How to Develop A Promotion Opportunity (For Those Still Employed)

Even in these hard economic times, promotional opportunities abound.
The advantages of internal recruitment for the employer, the company, and YOU include lower costs in staff location, increased morale, reduced disruption levels, and perhaps most important of all, retaining and growing deserving talent.
Here's what to do:

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• A good or excellent work record at your company
• Keeping track of positions you're interested in
• Confidence
• Showing graciousness if you DON'T get the position

1. 

   BE AWARE OF THE JOBS THAT HAVE BECOME AVAILABLE-Check for current openings on the company web site, the breakroom or hallway/corridor postings.
   You may even hear about something through word-of-mouth or inadvertently said!

2. 

   TAKE NOTE OF ALL YOUR SKILLS To Determine Which Positions You May Be Qualified For. Ask yourself:
   What do I REALLY like to do or enjoy?
   Prefer working solo or as a team?
   Do you want to follow directions or direct others?
   Prefer working indoors or outdoors?
   What are my WORK skills?
   What skills have I gained from hobbies, sports or volunteering?
   What skills have I learned in school (or via online)?
   Prefer mental or physical work?
   Any special talents or major achievements?
   How do you solve problems,organize data, etc.?
   Consider visiting the departments where there are vacancies; talk to workers there regarding their job requirements.

3. 

   NOW, ACTUALLY APPLY FOR THE POSITION-You may want to talk to your current supervisor or manager beforehand, explaining your interest (and the supervisor can put in a good word for you). It's ALWAYS a good thing to keep your current supervisor abreast of the situation.
   Most likely, your company will interview and select among "insiders" first, before outside help. To help further your cause, make a list of achievements and results.
   Show how your role has expanded (Did you take on more responsibility? Were you able to help translate for some foreign clients? Wrote a company article that was published or used as an important industry prototype or standard?).
   Include any positive feedback that you've received from your boss, clients or other co-workers.

4. 

   BE SURE TO SEND (OR PERSONALLY DELIVER) A FOLLOW-UP "THANK YOU" Letter Or E-mail (depending on the situation) to reinforce your interest in the potential new job.